Origin
Astoria, NY
Night in Astoria on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Trip from Astoria, NY to Bohemia, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Astoria, NY
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Bohemia, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Astoria to Bohemia, expect a straightforward 48.2-mile journey across Long Island. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes of driving time, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via the Grand Central Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and Veterans Memorial Highway. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should cover your needs for this excursion. Because the route remains entirely within the Northeast region of New York, you won't experience major environmental shifts, but you will move from the dense urban environment of Astoria toward the suburban landscape of Bohemia.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 35.7 mi | 49m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Locust Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Astoria Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Express Drive South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Horace Harding Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 35.7 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astoria, NY and Bohemia, NY.
1
Start on 12th Street
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Astoria Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East
4
Merge onto I 278; GCP
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 10W-E
Toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
11
Merge onto I 495
36 mi
·
49 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 57
Toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Drive South
14
Turn right onto NY 454
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Avenue
16
Turn left onto Church Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Church Street
17
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Astoria, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 42.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GCP / Grand Central Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10W-E
Toward I 495: Long Island Expressway, Eastern L...
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
10
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 10E
Toward I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhe...
8
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 57
Toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.87 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bohemia, NY
Night in Bohemia on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
North Hills, NY
24 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 84% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience rather than a winding scenic byway. A significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 35.7 miles. As you transition from the Grand Central Parkway onto the Expressway and eventually toward Veterans Memorial Highway, the road maintains a fast-paced, functional rhythm. Expect a predictable drive that prioritizes efficiency and connectivity over winding backroads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.7 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near GCP / Grand Central Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
242 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
425 ft
Total Descent
386 ft
Highest Point
242 ft
~28.1 mi in
Elevation Range
229 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Astoria, NY and Bohemia, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, Manhattan and Patchogue.
Eastern Long Island
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Riverhead
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Manhattan
5.5 mi in
|
~10m
Patchogue
42.2 mi in
|
~1h 1m
About the Cities
Starting in Astoria, NY
Full guide →Founded 1659
Top landmarks
- • Museum of the Moving Image — museum and archive in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.7 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bohemia, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (GCP / Grand Central Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bohemia, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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